Grilled Chicken with Pickled Blueberries

Name: Grilled Chicken with Pickled Blueberries
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: BLUEBERRIES; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 star anise; 2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger; ½ cinnamon stick; 3 cups blueberries; 2 tablespoons chopped shallot; CHICKEN; Zest of 2 lemons; 2 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 6 small to medium bone-in chicken breast halves with skin (4 lbs. total); 1 ½ bunches watercress; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

5 Ratings
5 Reviews

The gently seasoned pickling combo brings out berries' tart side and makes a refreshing dressing for the watercress and chicken.

By Elaine Johnson

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Recipe Summary

prep:

1 hr

stand:

2 hrs

total:

3 hrs

Yield:

Serves 6

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
For blueberries: Combine all ingredients except berries and shallot in a medium saucepan. Bring to simmering over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in berries and cook until all of them darken, about 2 minutes. Stir in shallot and let stand at room temperature about 2 hours.

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Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare chicken: In a large bowl, combine lemon zest, coriander, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour. Trim ends from watercress (to leave long sprigs) and rinse. Wrap in a kitchen towel and chill to crisp.
Step 3
Heat a grill to medium (400° to 450°). Rub chicken with oil, then grill it, turning once, until no longer pink in thickest part, 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
Arrange chicken on a platter or plates with watercress. Pour blueberries into a bowl and serve to spoon over chicken and greens.
Step 5
Make ahead: Blueberries, up to 1 week, chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

378 calories; calories from fat 21%; protein 45g; fat 8.8g; saturated fat 1.9g; carbohydrates 29g; fiber 2.2g; sodium 557mg; cholesterol 120mg.

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foxglove999

10/14/2014

This was very good. Didn't use the watercress, I don't like it. Served it with tiny yukon gold potatoes.

PongoUSA

07/23/2014

Very unusual, but easy, great to prep in advance and super yummy. Def. a keeper !

Moncoeur

06/21/2014

I made this as a summer time/hot weather meal when my in-laws were over for dinner. I wasn't sure how my husband would like it, since he rarely likes fruit with his meats. Everyone raved about this recipe! Best, is that it's gluten-free and dairy-free, which addresses the issues we have in our family! I served it with marinated heirloom tomatoes - a perfect pairing.

SalomaDee

06/07/2014

This recipe has exceptional flavor. Even my spouse, who doesn't like blueberries, *loved* these pickled blueberries. The ingredients are simple. The cooking method is healthy. I added grilled asparagus and a three-bean salad. Quick, delicious, healthy meal!

mjs333

06/02/2014

Very unusual, but easy and delicious. I made it exactly as listed, and served it with brown rice for a great summer meal.

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